Driving route 64 west. What hidden gems on the route?

[919 rtp]

How about a whole lot of waterfalls. One you can even drive under.

https://blueridgemountainlife.com/wa...-scenic-drive/

[roadpony]

Originally Posted by poppydog

Lexington is where I have always heard to stop for BBQ. The whole town is all about BBQ. It's like the Holy Grail of Western/Lexington style BBQ.

https://www.ourstate.com/lexington-barbecue/

THE Lexington Barbecue is my all-time favorite bbq. I am so happy to have moved back to W-S so I can make the quick trip to Lexington a lot more often now.

[getatag]

Rule in our house is:
If you are traveling and come within 10 miles of Lexington BBQ and don't pick up some BBQ sandwiches or bulk BBQ, then don't come home, you won't be welcome.

[roadpony]

Originally Posted by getatag

Rule in our house is:
If you are traveling and come within 10 miles of Lexington BBQ and don't pick up some BBQ sandwiches or bulk BBQ, then don't come home, you won't be welcome.

I would fit into your household quite nicely.

[Sue at the Rock]

Originally Posted by getatag

Rule in our house is:
If you are traveling and come within 10 miles of Lexington BBQ and don't pick up some BBQ sandwiches or bulk BBQ, then don't come home, you won't be welcome.

Excellent rule!

[Mr BLT]

Originally Posted by roadpony

THE Lexington Barbecue is my all-time favorite bbq. I am so happy to have moved back to W-S so I can make the quick trip to Lexington a lot more often now.

Usually when I pass through Lexington its either on a Sunday, or a holiday when its closed. Earlier in the year I passed through on a Saturday with the intention of finally stopping to pick up some bbq. It was very good... though I do prefer the white slaw to the red slaw.

[getatag]

When Lexington BBQ and 64 are too far off my path, I've found BBQ King in Lincolnton, just off 321 is an acceptable substitute and right on our trajectory to WNC.